Mike Peterson News

This look says it all: Falcons coach Mike Smith is not a man to be messed with .

For a 2-5 team, the Washington Redskins sure are making a whole lot of noise. Even the occasional ESPN viewer is familiar with the faces of owner Dan Snyder, head coach Jim Zorn, and offensive "consultant" Sherman Lewis at this point, if for all the wrong reasons.

Andrew Cayer and his Agawam teammates look to get a handle on the playoff chase Friday night when the Brownies play at Minnechaug.

Five things to watch against the Saints 1.A The Saints' run game: Don't get caught up in the dazzling passing statistics of quarterback Drew Brees.

"I've been waiting to come back," Mughelli said. "It's not fun sitting on the sidelines." The Falcons have missed Mughelli's lead blocking against the Chicago Bears and the Dallas Cowboys.

The Falcons made retooling their defensive line an offseason priority but took a hit when tackle Peria Jerry, their first-round pick, was lost for the season with a knee injury.

Donna McWilliam/Associated Press Dallas quarterback Tony Romo scrambles as Atlanta linebacker Mike Peterson gives chase during the second half of Sunday's game in Dallas.

Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley ARLINGTON, Texas -- If you were wondering why Cowboys owner Jerry Jones still has good thoughts about his quarterback, I'll point you to the touchdown pass at the end of the first half.

This is a Sept. 20, 2009, file photo showing Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mike Peterson celebrating a fumble recovery against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of their NFL football game in Atlanta.

I have finally had enough. After many years of being a rather active member of the Atlanta Falcons message board, I have decided to quit.

Thomas DeCoud and Thomas Johnson share more than a name. DeCoud, the Falcons' free safety, and Johnson, their nose tackle, played integral roles in the Falcons' 21-14 thwarting of the Chicago Bears Sunday night.

When he was 23 years old, immediately following his brief career as a scrappy defender for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Mike Smith worked as a part-time assistant coach for San Diego State.

No one will deny that the Bears had success moving the ball Sunday night. Although they racked up 373 total yards, Chicago had only 14 points and a defeat to show for it.

Quarterback Jay Cutler will look to stay red hot and win for the second time in as many starts against the Falcons in the Georgia Dome Sunday night when the Bears visit Atlanta.

A pair of NFC contenders seeking to continue impressive rolls will get together this Sunday at the Georgia Dome, where the high-flying Atlanta Falcons host a rested Chicago Bears team in a key primetime showdown.

"We kept Ovie in the training room so he could get as much treatment as he possibly could," Falcons coach Mike Smith said after the team practiced indoors.

It could be better but not by a whole lot. The Falcons are a quarter of the way through the 2009 season with a 3-1 mark, one game behind the New Orleans Saints in the NFC South.

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando I like the 49ers' chances against the Falcons better after watching Atlanta's most recent game, a defeat at New England in Week 3. Patriots left tackle Matt Light handled Falcons pass-rusher John Abraham quite well.

Looking for a legit way to watch Atlanta Falcons football games live streaming online? Find out what you will need to catch the next game on your computer.

I hope the Falcons did the right thing and sent a representative to Randy Johnson's funeral.